Bearing All: Retaining Methods
A bearing by definition is a part of a machine that bears friction, especially between a rotating part…
Easy Maintenance Tips for Your Rotary Bearings
Most production facilities have some kind of rotary bearings, and while they are working, no one gives them much…
Design Considerations for Flanged Nuts & Flanged Screws
Flanged Nuts Definition A standard nut is a small, hexagonal-shaped mechanical component with a threaded hole that fits…
MISUMI Becomes a One-Stop-Shop for a Kiosk Machine Manufacturer
MISUMI has had the honor of working with a variety of manufacturers of unique and cutting-edge technologies. One…
Fastener Types & Their Uses
Definition of Fasteners While probably everyone has some sort of conception of what is considered a fastener, the…
Terminal Blocks: The Building Blocks of Industrial Control Cabinets
A terminal block is a modular housing with an insulated body that secures two or more wires together. …
How to Choose Between Linear Shafts, Rotary Shafts, and Posts Part 2
To catch up on part 1, read the post here. You would not be blamed for mistaking linear…
Stainless Steel Fasteners: Types and Use Environments
The Definition of Stainless Steel There is little debate that stainless steel lives up to its namesake. The…
How to Choose Right Surface Treatment for Your Fasteners
Routinely overlooked, the surface coating on a fastener is as important as the underlying fastener material. Fastener threads…
Motion Products Webinar: Rotary and Drive Shafts
Do you use Rotary Shafts or Drive Shafts in your applications? Are you interested in learning how to…
